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Nolan Wells Investigation: Witnesses Tell Police Teen Was Drinking Heavily on Horn Island

Published: 07/28/2026

Nolan Wells was drinking while partying with friends on Mississippi's Horn Island before his death, according to a new report. Citing preliminary information in a document from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, ABC News says witnesses told investigators the 18-year-old was drinking…

Nolan Wells: United Cajun Navy Pushes Back on 'Fully Clothed' Debate, Says Crump Lied

Published: 07/26/2026

The United Cajun Navy is pushing back against the ongoing debate over claims about Nolan Wells' clothing when he was found, saying the focus on the phrase "fully clothed" is taking attention away from the facts. In a statement posted online, the United Cajun Navy said Wells was wearing only swim…

Nolan Wells' Best Friend Explains Why He Skipped Funeral

Published: 07/25/2026

Nolan Wells' best friend says he skipped his pal's funeral for multiple reasons ... including multiple threats he says he's received in recent days. Warren Hudson opened up about the difficult decision to stay away from Nolan's service during an interview on "The Officer Tatum Show" ... revealing…

Nolan Wells' Friend Panics During Emergency Call, Says Boat Is Sinking at Horn Island

Published: 07/24/2026

Nolan Wells' friend seemed panicked when the boat they were on started taking on water ... struggling to answer a tow service dispatcher's basic questions in newly released audio. The call -- which was placed to Sea Tow, not 911 -- begins with the dispatcher asking what the issue is. The boat's…

Nolan Wells' Independent Autopsy Leaves Key Questions Unanswered, Ben Crump Says

Published: 07/22/2026

Ben Crump says Nolan Wells' independent autopsy left major questions unanswered ... and the family's independent medical examiner still needs to inspect key parts of Nolan's body before determining how he died. The powerhouse civil rights attorney, who is repping Nolan's family, joined "TMZ Live"…

Nolan Wells May Have Had Injury to Back of His Head, Independent Autopsy

Published: 07/22/2026

11:15 AM PT -- Ben Crump joined "TMZ Live" Wednesday ... explaining why Nolan's throat, lungs, and the original autopsy photos could help answer the biggest questions surrounding his death. 10:19 AM PT -- The Mississippi medical examiner tells TMZ ... the autopsy they performed on July 7 was "in…

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Nolan Wells Seemed 'Completely Fine' on Horn Island, Best Friend Says

Published: 07/22/2026

The self-described best friend of Nolan Wells says Nolan seemed "completely fine" while they were hanging out on Horn Island ... with nothing appearing out of the ordinary. Warren Hudson sat down with YouTuber Brandon Tatum on the "Officer Tatum Show" and gave his account of what happened on Horn…

Nancy Grace Questioning Official Narrative in Nolan Wells Death

Published: 07/21/2026

Nancy Grace is diving into the Nolan Wells death investigation ... and she's not convinced this is a drowning ... raising concerns about some suspicious allegations involving his cell phone. Nancy had her first segment on Nolan on her 'Crime Stories' show ... and she was particularly focused on…

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Nolan Wells Death: Al Sharpton, Tyler Perry Offer $50K Rewards for Information

Published: 07/20/2026

Al Sharpton is putting his money where his mouth is ... offering $50,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in Nolan Wells' death ... and Tyler Perry is following suit. Sharpton announced the reward Monday while delivering remarks at the 18-year-old's funeral ... saying he and the…

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Nolan Wells Investigation: Witnesses Tell Police Teen Was Drinking Heavily on Horn Island

Nolan Wells: United Cajun Navy Pushes Back on 'Fully Clothed' Debate, Says Crump Lied

Nolan Wells' Best Friend Explains Why He Skipped Funeral

Nolan Wells' Friend Panics During Emergency Call, Says Boat Is Sinking at Horn Island

Nolan Wells' Mother Asks Cajun Navy Leader To Show Her Photos of His Body

Nolan Wells Death: Cajun Navy Leader Has Photos of Body, Will Share with Family

Nolan Wells Death Records Inadvertently Released by Mississippi Agency

Nolan Wells' Independent Autopsy Leaves Key Questions Unanswered, Ben Crump Says

Nolan Wells May Have Had Injury to Back of His Head, Independent Autopsy

Nolan Wells Seemed 'Completely Fine' on Horn Island, Best Friend Says

Nancy Grace Questioning Official Narrative in Nolan Wells Death

Nolan Wells Death: Al Sharpton, Tyler Perry Offer $50K Rewards for Information